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USER MANUAL ST-224 ZOOM

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SNOLLNVI Ad ALIAVS ANY 39VSN In this manual, symbols are used to highlight wamnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely ÂÀ dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the Warning device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. À This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, Caution bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result. Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the SampleTrak ST-

Caution *Power requirements The SampleTrak ST-224 is powered by the supplied AC adapter. To prevent malfunction and safety hazards, do not use any other kind of AC adapter. When using the SampleTrak ST-224 in an area with a different line voltage, please consult your local ZOOM distributor about acquiring a proper AC adapter. *Environment Avoid using your SampleTrak ST-224 in environments where it will be exposed to: + Extreme temperature + High humidity or moisture + Excessive dust or sand + Excessive vibration or shock *Handling The SampleTrak ST-224 is a precision instrument. Do not exert undue pressure on the keys and other controls. Also take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure. *Alterations Never open the case of the SampleTrak ST-224 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit. +Connecting cables and input and output jacks You should always turn off the power to the SampleTrak ST-224 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before moving the SampleTrak ST-224.

Z00M SampleTrak ST-Z224 Usage Precautions *Electrical interference For safety considerations, the SampleTrak ST-224 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference. However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the SampleTrak ST-224, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely. With any type of digital control device, the SampleTrak ST-224 included, electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage. «Cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the SampleTrak ST-224. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since these may dull the finish or damage the surface. Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference. SNOLLNVI Aid ALIAVS ANY 39VSN

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® Introduction @ Thank you for selecting the ZOOM SampleTrak ST-224 (hereafter simply called the "ST-224"). The ST-224 is a sampler with the following features: + Versatile sampler settings The sampler section allows selection of three sound quality grades and stereo/mono switching. Whether you want Hi-Fi for best sound or Lo-Fi for long recording time, the choice is yours. Sampled waveforms can be stored in the internal backup memory or on external data cards (option). + Pad play feels like a rhythm machine Sampled sounds are assigned to eight pads (x three banks) which can be played with a simple tapping motion. Playback start and end position can be selected for each pad, and parameters such as level, tuning, and panning can be easily adjusted. + Sequencer stores 8 songs, PLAYLIST allows DJ use An internal sequencer lets you memorize a pad playing session to create eight original songs. The songs can then be assigned to pads 1 - 8 for real-time playing (PLAY LIST). + Useful special effects The ST-224 also incorporates 22 powerful sound effects. A mixer function allows you to assign an effect to one or more specific pads. Knobs and rotary controls on the panel can be used to vary effect parameters in real time. + Auto sync function-great for creating rhythm tracks The beats per minute (BPM) of a sample assigned to a pad can be matched to the BPM of one selected sample. Changing the length of a sample is possible without changing pitch. This allows you for example to easily adjust the tempo of a drum loop and bass pattern sampled from a CD. + Sophisticated resampling feature The ST-224 is the first unit in this price class to offer resampling. Phrases with effects played with the pads or by the internal sequencer can be sampled again in the digital domain. + Built in presets and demo song A number of built-in presets programmed at the factory lets you use the ST-224 right away. The unit also contains an impressive demo song making full use of the various features. Please take the time to read this manual carefully, so as to get the most out of your ST-224 and to ensure optimum performance and reliability. Except for special cases such as personal use, unauthorized sampling of material from copyrighted sources (including but not limited to CDs, records, tapes, video clips, broadcast material) is prohibited.

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r©© 2®9® Leme RUN OUTPUT R OUTPUT L/MONO MIDI IN When wishing to synchronize the operation of the ST-224 with an extemal sequencer or control the sound of the ST- 224 sound from extemal MIDI equipment, connect the BSB53883 MIDI OUT jack of the external equipment to the [MIDI IN] jack of the ST-224, ssessesseese| | using a MIDI cable. For mono playback, only the [OUTPUT L/MONO] jack needs to be connected. Playback equipment MIDI OUT jack of MIDI sequencer or computer (mixer, audio system, radiocassette player, etc.) with MIDI interface When sampling a stereo source, connect the [INPUT L/MONO] . jack and the [INPUT R] jack to the source. For mono sampling, De =. only the [INPUT L/MONO] jack needs to be connected. Itis . also possible to mix a stereo source inteally and perform mono sampling (> p. 21) ane 5 WauE SE / EC DEEE / mr CD Player ‘ [INPUT] knob

A djust the [INPUT] knob so that the [INPUT PEAK] LED on the ' ©. © © in panel lights up during the à une Eee ag" *,. Houdest passages of the music To sample a signal from equipment with line-level output such as a CD player, set the [LINE/MIC] switch to the "LINE" position.

the [INPUT PEAK] LED on the front panel lights up during the loudest passages of the music. To sample a signal from a microphone, set the [LINE/MIC] switch to the "MIC" position. Adjusting the Volume When connections have been established, adjust the volume as follows.

While power to the playback equipment is still off and the volume is set to minimum, verify that all connections have been established correctly. If cables are connected or disconnected while power to the playback equipment is on, or if power is turned on with the volume turned up, damage to the speakers may result. Turn on power to the ST-224. Connect the output cable of the supplied AC adapter to the [DC9V] jack on the ST-224, and set the POWER] switch to ON.

Turn on power to the playback equipment. If the ST-224 is in the factory default condition, you can play preset sounds by tapping the pads. Hit pads 1 - 8 and adjust the [OUTPUT] O knob on the ST-224 and the volume control on the playback equipment to obtain the desired volume (to initialize the unit to the factory default > p.69). OUrRUT mi max LOUTPUT] knob pauuo) Sumo |

epn9 12n0 © Quick Guide @ Quick Guide tening to the Demo The ST-224 comes with a demo song already built in. Listen to this to hear for yourself what the ST-224 can do. [Preparations ] + Connect the ST-224 to the playback equipment (- p. 8). + Tum power on in the order ST- 224 — playback equipment, and adjust the volume (- p. 9).

© While holding down the [SPECIAL] key, press the [PLAYLIST] key. The demo song starts. Playback of the song loops endlessly. Previously sampled material will be erased. Store the contents in the backup memory if desired (> p. 59).

@ To stop the demo song, press the [EXIT] or [SONG PLAY/STOP] key. The ST- 224 reverts to the normal condition. The contents last stored in the backup memory will be restored.

• While the song is playing, other controls except the [EXIT] or [SONG PLAY/STOP] key have no effect.

OMOFF. LOOP/ MARK The [SOURCE] pad on the front panel is a ho) special pad that allows using an external input signal as sound source. It is not used for playing internal samples.

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 Quick Guide (2) Pla the Preset Pads The ST-224 allows assigning sampled sounds to pads and playing these manually (pad play). Y ou can try out the preset sounds that are assigned to the pads at the factory. Headphones [HUMMER [Preparations ] + Connect the ST-224 to the playback equipment (— p. 8) + The Quick Guide assumes that the ST-224 is in the factory default condition. To return the ST-224 to the factory default condition, hold down the [SAVE] key while turning power to the unit on in step @. OUTPUTR Playback equipment

PHONES OUTPUT L/MONO

! à (o Turn power on in the order ST-224 P — playback equipment. Adjust the IOUTPUT]knob on the ST-224 PORT DORE à and the volume control on the m m LAURE GURUT PU playback equipment to obtain the ourur WPuT desired volume. KL ) a Ga}, [@Hitany ofthe pads 1-8 to try out) : the sound. CNET @] CD When you hit a pad, its LED lights up and

the preset sampling content is played. Pads

1- 8 are preprogrammed with different

To switch pads 1 - 8 to a different bank, press the [BANK 2] key. The ST-224 incorporates three banks {groups of settings for pads 1 - 8). In the factory default condition, banks 1 and 2 are preprogrammed with different samples. LL D, 6 \ © To repeat the sound of a pad, hit the pad while holding the ILOOP/MARK] pad down. While the [LOOP/MARK] pad is held, the sound of a pad is looped. \ J

epn9 12n0 The ST-224 incorporates built-in effects with 22 effect types. Among these, you can select any desired effect and assign it to a pad. [Preparations ] +Connect the ST-224 to the playback equipment (— p. 8). Headphones Turn power on in the order ST-224 — playback equipment. © Use the [EFFECT SELECT] switch and [EFFECT BANK] key to select the desired effect type. Tum the [EFFECT SELECT]switch so that it points to the name of the desired effect. When LED A is lit, non-underined effects can be selected. When LED B is lit, underlined effects can be selected (— p.46). @ While holding down the [EFFECT PAD ENABLE]key, press the pad to which you want to assign effect.

The LED of the selected pad lights up. lt \E is also possible to select several pads. ( LOOP/ MARK

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 key, hit the pad that was selected in step @. While the [EFFECT ON/OFF]key is held down, the effect is active. ° While holding down the [EFFECT ON/OFF] ( N © To tum the effect permanently on, hold ?= à down the [LLOOP/MARK] 7 MA -C) (C— key and press the [EFFECT ON/OFF] key. MPLING no CRESAMPLE

jen GA ue oz D OOO FUNCTION @ To alter the effect me during a performance, sorc e use the [EDIT 1] wheel and [EDIT 2] knob while LS hitting the pad. The [EDIT 1] wheel and [EDIT 2] knob serve to change the effect parameters in real time. Which parameters are affected by the controls depends on the effect type. NT ) ( J LOOP/ MARK

epno nd Z00M Sampleïrak ST-224A Quick Guide (4) Try Out Sampling In Quick Guide (2), you played samples that were already preprogrammed in the unit. Now let's try out assigning a sampled sound to a pad yourself. The following description shows how to use the supplied sampling CD to sample drum and percussion sounds and assign the samples to pads. [Preparations ] + Connect the ST-224 to the playback equipment ( -; p. 8). + Connect the CD player output jacks to the [INPUT R]and [INPUT L/MONO]jacks on the ST-224. Set the [INPUT] knob of the ST-224 to a suitable position ( > p. 8). + Select a track from the CD which you want to sample and set the CD player to pause at the start of the desired track. you want to sample, press the [PLAY/STOP] key. É

© Press the [RECORD] key. The ST-224 goes into the sampling standby mode, and the LED of the [RECORD] key ve flashes. POWER DEN MIN ADR CD uno ar l ZOOM SampleTrak > (RECORD ST-224 \ D,

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Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 Playback equipment — nm CD player À @ Press the [PLAY/STOP] key. The sampled sound is played back, letting you check the result of the process. N CU LMONO OR PHONES umono R mf LE OUTPUT INPUT OURUT BPM/VALUE. DEEE EEE) — BACKUP — Go Se ON SPECIAL 5 000 © U (6 When wishing to redo the sampling, press the [ERASE] key to erase the sample (> p. 36), and then perform steps @ - @ again. If the start or end of the sample is cut off, or if it sounds distorted, you should redo the sampling. If there is a blank period before or after the sample, this can be removed later and repeated sampling is not necessary (> p.29). IG Press the [PAD ASSIGN] key twice.

LOOP/ MARK —{ @Press one of the [BANK 1] - [BANK 3] keys and then one of the pads 1 - 8 to select the pad to which you want to assign the sample.

[3] Press the [PAD ASSIGN] The pad assignment is complete. Whenever key again. you hit the pad selected in step @, the sound of the sample will be heard

DTZ-LS a BuInpoaur © introducing the ST-224 @ This section explains the basic configuration of the ST- 224 as well as some important terms used in this manual. ST-224 Configuration The illustration below shows the basic configuration of the ST-224. As can be seen from the chart, the ST-224 is made up of three main sections. + Sampler Samples the audio signal and performs playback using the pads and sequencer. + Sequencer Stores data about pad operation to enable automatic sampler playback. + Effects Allows alteration of the sampler signal in various ways. Resampling INPUT OUTPUT L L Record Sampler Effects R | (Sampling) section M] section >|Playback| R R , [R_, section Basic Configuration of ST-224 MIDI IN The analog signal supplied via the [INPUT R] and [INPUT L/MONO] jacks is converted into digital form by the A/D converter and the resulting waveform data are stored in the memory of the sampler section (main memory). Sampled and stored sounds can be played back in various ways, for example by hitting the pads on the unit, by the intemal sequencer, or under control of an external sequencer connected via the [MIDI IN] jack. The maximum number of samples that can be played simultaneously is 8 mono samples or 4 stereo samples. The sound of the samples played by the pads or sequencer can be altered if desired by the effects section, and then appears at the [OUTPUT R] and [OUTPUT L/MONO] jacks. It is also possible to retum this signal to the sampling section and sample it again (resampling). In the ST-224, a waveform that has been sampled in one sampling process is called a "sample". Each sample automatically receives a number and is stored in the main memory. The ST-224 can store a maximum of 32 samples, depending on the size of each sample. r Main Memory 1 SAMPLE #1 SAMPLE #2 Empty area Main Memory and Samples After sampling, the entire sample or a part of it can be assigned to one of the pads 1 - 8 on the front panel, for

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 playback by hitting the pad. For example, when sampling a drum pattem, a single drum sound or the entire pattem can be assigned to a pad. [ D NN Pad L Boom! ) Boom bang thump thump boom Assigning only one sound to the pad Assigning the entire pattern to the pad Pads a ks A combination of all settings for pads 1 - 8 is called a "bank". The ST-224 has three banks which are selected with the [BANK 1]- [BANK 3] keys. In effect, the ST-224 therefore gives the user access to a total of 24 pads. A pad to which a sample has been assigned has various playback parameters which can be set individually.

Assigning à sample to a pad These parameters include playback start and stop position, level, tuning, and panning. Note that changing these parameters does not affect the original sample. Assigning one sample to several pads and setting these to different parameters result in different sound, but the original sample does not change or become a new sample. The [SOURCE] pad on the front panel is à special pad that allows using an extemal input signal as sound source. It is not used for playing intemal samples.

DTZ-LS a BuInpoaur Z00M Sampleïrak ST-224A ST-224 Memory Configuration The following three types of memory are used in the ST- 224. + Main memory Volatile memory whose contents are lost when the ST-224 is tumed off. Temporarily holds waveform data, pad parameter setting data, and song data for the intemal sequencer. + Backup memory Nonvolatile memory whose contents are retained also when the ST-224 is tumed off. Serves for permanently storing the entire contents of the main memory (bulk data). Only one set of bulk data can be stored in the backup memory + Data card (SMO4) Extemal storage media inserted in the [DATA CARD] slot on the rear panel of the unit. Like the backup memory, itserves for storing bulk data, but it can hold more than one bulk data set (as many as the card capacity allows). When the store target is a data card, up to 99 sets of bulk data can be stored. When sampling or song recording is performed with the ST- 224, the waveform data and song data are temporarily stored in the main memory. During pad play and song playback, the ST-224 will read data directly from the main memory. r ST-224 N Sequencer section ——— DATA CARD Store/Read-in MAIN MEMORY t Bulk am x À din d Store/Read-in at power-on ! Bulk data BACK UP Memory a Ÿ Waveform data WAV file/AIFF file : 2 Waveform

data If the contents of the main memory are not saved to internal backup memory or to an external data card (SM04), they will be lost when the unit is tumed off. To prevent losing important data, be sure to save them before tuming the unit off, or more often if there is a possibility of power interruptions. Bulk data saved in backup memory are automatically read into the main memory the next time the unit is tumed on. (This means that the unit returns to the same condition that was active before the power was switched off.) It is also possible to manually load data from backup memory or data cards into the main memory.

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 BPM (beats per minute) is a tempo unit that indicates the number of quarter notes per minute. For example, a piece where a quarter note is 0.5 seconds long will have a BPM figure of 120, whereas a piece where a quarter note is 1 seconds long will have a BPM figure of 60. ji) 1) The ST-224 handles three types of BPM, which can be set individually. + Song BPM Indicates the tempo of a stored song. This value is stored separately for each song. + Pad BPM Indicates the playback time of a pad. The ST-224 considers the playback time of a sample assigned to a pad to be four beats (quarter note x 4) and automatically calculates the BPM for the pad. This serves mainly for synchronizing the tempo of several pads (Auto Sync feature). When parameters such as the sample start point and end point, tuning etc. are changed, the pad BPM also is adjusted automatically. + Effect BPM Serves for synchronizing the parameters of certain effects (delay time, flanger modulation speed, etc.) to a given tempo. The synchronized parameter depends on the effect type (some effect types do not have a parameter that can be synchronized). The value of Effect BPM is same as Song BPM unless edited. por) For each type of BPM, the setting range is 40 - 250.

Buydues no AL 53971 | © Let's Try Out Sampling @® This section explains how to use the [RECORD] key to manually specify the start and end point of the sampling process. Manual sampling is convenient for example for quickly sampling a desired rhythm or bass pattem while listening to a CD Except for special cases such as personal use, unauthorized sampling of material from copyrighted sources (including but not limited to CDs, records, tapes, video clips, broadcast material) is prohibited. backup memory into the main memory. Also in this condition, it is possible to sample a new source and store the result in a free area of the main memory, but for maximum recording length, you should first erase some or all preset samples from the main memory (> p. 36) +_ The sampled waveform is temporarily stored in the main memory, but it will be lost if the unit is turned off without first transfering the waveform data to the internal backup memory or external data cards. (The next time the unit is turned on, the contents of the backup memory will be read into the main memory.) Be sure to store important sample data ( -> p. 59) + In the factory default condition, the ST-224 will read the preset sample sources from

Connect the sound source (CD player or microphone etc.) to the [INPUT R] and [INPUT L/MONO]jacks (- p. 8 - 9).

ED Press the [RECORD] key. The ST-224 goes into the sampling standby mode, and the LED of

the [RECORD] key flashes. À number for the new sample is shown on D RECORD the display. BPM/VALUE fiPL 1 À Sample number 63] When wishing to change the sampling grade (sound quality), press the [GRADE] key. The currently selected grade appears on the display. You can change GRADE the grade between three settings by holding down the [GRADE] key LA and using the [-] and [+] keys. Grade | Sampling | Maximum samplng time Sampling time frequency {per sample) (total) HIFI gg | 222 30 seconds Mono 60 seconds/Stereo 30 seconds Stnd cr) | 257 60 seconds Mono 120 seconds/Stereo 60 seconds (Lou Fete) 8kHz 120 seconds Mono 240 seconds/Stereo 120 seconds

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 sampling time in seconds (calculated for HiFi and Mono) will appear £D If you press the [CAPACITY] key, the approximate remaining on the display. To switch between mono and stereo, use the [MONO/STEREO] key. The indication "Mn" (Mono) or "St" (Stereo) will appear on the display. a To change the setting, hold down the [MONO/STEREO] key and use the [-]or [+] key. The default setting is "Mono".) each sample. Remember that using stereo sampling will reduce the available sampling time and the number of samples that can be played simultaneously by haff. ; The grade and mono/stereo selection can be made individually for Press the [RECORD] key and then immediately start playback of the sound source. In manual sampling, the LED of the [RECORD] key stays lit as soon ° RECORD as you press the key, and sampling starts. To end sampling, press the [PLAY/STOP] key. Sampling ends as soon as the key is pressed. PLAY/STOP A A) © ! 1 — Time Sample cor» PuyISroP 2 sampling start @ Sampling end e 2 Manual sampling Level memory is full or the maximum sampling time is reached. Sampling If sampling is not stopped manually, it continues until the main rm} will automatically end at that point To check the result of the process, press the [PLAY/STOP] key. The sampled sound is played back for as long as the key is held PLAY/STOP down (gate playback). CON To check the status of sampled sound, press the [GRADE] £ or (MONO/STEREO)) key then the value with the number of the sample is shown on the display. «To erase the new sample and redo the sampling process Press the [ERASE] key twice (= p.36), and then repeat steps 2 - 7. «To keep the new sample and continue sampling the same source Repeat steps 2-7 «To assign the new sample to a pad Proceed to step 8. later (> p. 29). Therefore repeated sampling is not necessary even no The playback start time and end time in the sample can be changed ifthere is a blank at the beginning or the end of the sample.

The number of the most recent sample is shown. PAD ASSIGN BPMVALUE SPL 1 ED Press the [PAD ASSIGN] key once more. PAD ASSIGN Use the [BANK 1]- [BANK 3] keys and the pads 1 - 8 to select the pad to which you want to assign the sample. The currently selected sample will be assigned to the pad BANK 1- 3 keys . Pads1-8 Ce) The assign process is confirmed. CES Gr11) Press the [PAD ASSIGN] key. + To cancel the assign process Press the [EXIT] key to return to the play mode. +To make a new sample Perform steps 1 - 11 again.

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 Auto Sampling Besides the manual sampling procedure using the [RECORD] key as described above, the ST-224 also allows auto sampling where the start and stop of sampling is controlled automatically. There are two auto sampling modes: the auto recording mode where sampling starts automatically when the signal level exceeds a certain threshold, and the auto stop mode where sampling stops automatically after a preset interval. 2e ne = =* son [ = eee =— 6060 =) NE O 06

(1] Connect the sound source and adjust the input level. Then press the [RECORD] key. The ST-224 goes into the sampling standby mode, and the LED of

the RECORD] key flashes. 7 RECORD (2) Select the desired sampling grade and the mono/stereo setting. CD To perform sampling in auto recording mode, hold down the [SPECIAL] key. In this mode, sampling will start when the signal level exceeds a SPECIAL certain threshold (trigger level). This is useful for example for sampling drums or percussion sounds While holding down the [SPECIAL] key, the currently selected trigger level appears on the display. You can use the [-] and [+] keys to change the trigger level. The following settings are available. *ArMoFF (default setting) Sampling starts immediately when [RECORD] key is pressed (auto recording mode is off). *ArM 1-ArM3 Auto recording mode is on. Higher figures mean a higher trigger level ED To perform auto stop sampling, hold down the [PLAY/STOP] key. In this mode, sampling will stop automatically after a certain interval PLAY/STOP (called the auto sampling time) has elapsed. This is useful for example for sampling guitar phrases that you play yourself. While holding down the [PLAY/STOP] key, the currently selected auto sampling time appears on the display. (The default setting is oFF.)

Buydues no AL 53971 | Z00M Sampleïrak ST-224A D While holding down the [PLAY/STOP] key, use the [-] and [+] keys to change the auto stop sampling time The value can be set in 1 second steps. this, hold down the [BPM] key and use the [-] and [+] keys to change the time. The display will change to BPM units. The time corresponding to four beats of the displayed BPM value will be the auto sampling time. Pressing the [BPM] key again returns to the normal display. ED Press the [RECORD] key to start sampling. + When auto recording mode is selected Sampling starts as soon as the signal exceeds the preset trigger level for the first time. Pressing the [PLAY/STOP] key stops sampling. po) The auto sampling time can also be specified in BPM units. To do PLAY/STOP

EItHkeys + RECORD : — Time Sample Recon ! PLAWISTOP CR Sampling start CN Sampling end Auto recording mode sampling When auto recording mode is used to sample a source with a slow attack curve, the beginning of an attack sound may be cut off. + When auto stop mode is selected Sampling starts according to the conditions set for auto recording mode, and ends when the preset auto sampling time has elapsed. Level

Auto Sampling Time» —> Time Sample RECORD, ï Sampling start Sampling end Auto stop sampling £ Auto recording mode and auto stop mode can be used together. ED Use the [PLAY/STOP] key to check the recorded sample. By following steps 8 - 11 shown on page 22, you can assign the sample to a pad

@ Pad Play Mode Operation @ This section explains operation of the unit in pad play mode. In this mode, pads are played to produce their assigned samples. This is the basic operation mode of the ST-224. The playback position and playback mode of each sample are also adjusted in this mode. Playing Samples In Pads 1 - 8 (re 1 ] Use the [BANK 1]- [BANK 3] keys to select the desired bank. The corresponding LED lights up. BANK 1- 3 keys

Gr 2) Hit one of pads 1 - 8. While the pad is pressed, its LED is lit and the sample assigned to the ePads1-8 pad is played from start to end. Playback of the sample then stops (This is called "one-shot playback".) +_ The default operation mode is "gate playback" where the LD sample is only played for as long as the pad is held down. The mode can be changed to the trigger (or retrigger) mode as described on page 33, some of factory preset sounds are set in this mode. While a pad is being pushed, the bank cannot be switched. To switch banks without sound interruption, choose loop playback in step 3 D To play the sample continuously, hold the [LOOP/MARK] pad down while hitting the pad. The sample will then be played repeatedly in a continuous loop. (This is called "loop playback".) [LOOP/MARK] pad + Pads 1-8

LOOP/MARK depends on whether the pad playback mode (> p. 33)is set to gate playback or trigger (retrigger) playback + When a pad set to gate playback is hit while holding down the ILOOP/MARK] pad, loop playback continues in the hold state also when the pad is released. To stop playback, hit the same pad again. I the sound of a pad set to trigger (retrigger) playback is playing, and the pad is hit again while holding down the [LOOP/MARK] pad, the sound does not stop (loop playback will begin after the sample has played through). To stop playback, hit the same pad again. ; + The action of the pad when the [LOOP/MARK] pad is pressed

Z00M Sampleïrak ST-224 Using the [SOURCE] Pad to Play an External Sound Source The [SOURCE] pad is a special pad that allows using an externally connected component as sound source for pad play. For example, when a CD player or other source component is connected to the [INPUT L/MONDO] jack and [INPUT R] jack, the sound from that source will be heard while the [SOURCE] pad is pressed. When the pad is released, the signal is muted ("gate playback"). By hitting the [SOURCE] pad in the rhythm of the music, the external source can be switched on and off in the manner of a DJ creating a special effect. Sound source Signal CE | Ë |__| ——> En |! | Es æ @® : & [SOURCE] pad OC CR CH Pad Play With [SOURCE]Pad CE << à es) Eo“o ES DD 6 es 5 600

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2) Press the [PAD FUNCTION] key and then the [SOURCE] pad.

The [PAD FUNCTION] key is a special key that allows setting the FUNCTION . playback function for each pad. When the [PAD FUNCTION]key rwe (sg) and then the [SOURCE] pad is pressed, you can select whether sico > to send the signal from the input jacks constantly to the output jacks (on) or send it only when hitting the [SOURCE] pad (oFF) LD Use the [-] [+] keys or the [EDIT 1] wheel to set the display indication to "oFF". the output jacks. When set to "oFF", the signal is sent only when hitting the [SOURCE] pad. (The default setting is "oFF".) FIIHkeys œorr 1)\ } wheel When set to "on" the signal from the input jacks is sent constantly to 7 g Put j y e Re Ÿ_ ED Press the [PAD FUNCTION] key again. CD Set the sound source to playback and hit the [SOURCE] pad. The sound of the source is supplied to the output jacks only while the ISOURCE] pad is pressed To keep the source sound that is supplied, hit the [SOURCE] pad while holding down the [LOOP/MARK] pad

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 Ssigning a Sample to a Pad Samples stored in the main memory can be assigned to any desired pad also after sampling is completed. This section explains how to select a sample from the main memory and assign it to a pad.

ŒD Press the [PAD ASSIGN] key. The number of the currently selected sample appears on the display. PAD ASSIGN BPM/VALUE SPL 1 Use the [-] and [+] keys to select the sample number.

EII+Ikeys Press the [PAD ASSIGN] key. PAD ASSIGN Use the [BANK 1]- [BANK 3] keys and the pads 1 - 8 to select the pad to which you want to assign the sample. BANK 1- 3 keys . Pads1-8 Cas Press the [PAD ASSIGN] key. ë 68 6 & The assign process is confirmed. PSS «To continue assigning samples Repeat steps 1-5 «To cancel the assign process Press the [EXIT] key to return to the play mode. | BPM/VALUE To check which sample is assigned to a pad, press the [PAD SP E) 3 £ ASSIGN] key while holding down the pad. The sample number L appears on the display. RE F

uoneÆdO 2pou Âeld Ped | Z00M Sampleïrak ST-224A Assigning a Sample to a Major Scale Sometimes it may be useful to assign the same sample to several pads and play the pads with changed pitch (such as when a single bass note was sampled). The ST-224 can automatically assign one sample to pads 1 - 8 and change the pad tuning using a Major scale. eRecoRD | muasror à en 550 se 4 EDIT2 = 000 SE

er ere (re 1 ] While holding down the [SPECIAL] key, press the [PAD ASSIGN] key. The number of the currently selected sample appears on the display. SPECIAL PADASSIGN BPM/VALUE SPL 1 = l Gr 2) Use the [-] and [+] keys to select the sample number.

EIHkeys 63] Press the [PAD ASSIGN] key again. The indication "SCALE" appears on the display. EME n PADASSION SCALE ED Use the [BANK 1] - [BANK 3] keys to select the bank to which you want to assign the sample. D Use pads 1 - 8 to select the pad to which the sample should be assigned with the original pitch.

ED To activate the automatic assignment process, press the [PAD ASSIGN] key again. The sample selected in step 1 is assigned to all pads 1 - 8, and the PAD ASSIGN pad tuning is automatically changed using a Major scale, using pad 1 as the prime. For example, if the original pitch was middle C, the tuning for the various pads, depending on the pad chosen in step 5, will be as follows. © =Ongina pit pos PE? és pas pus PU6 Pair Past Ifthe selected bank already contains |psaives FH 5 5 5 pads with samples, these will be mess HO — _ D — erased de ! Doi f H H H Pad2vas FH — + When wishing to cancel the prssed Fe — 7: un Le: ÉIN automatic assignment process, db + © 7? press the [EXIT] key. ÿ—: A + When wishing to use a different |"*onsses -(@ : — scale, edit the TUNING parameter : D] ee = = Do for each pad in step 6 (> p. 32). ! É

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 Setting the Sample Playback Po After assigning a sample to a pad, the following three parameters can be changed to specify the playback position. «Start point Start point End point Normal playback start point. When the pad is pressed, playback starts from this point. [0 ne-Shot playback] =}: + End point ! ! : {Loop playback] : : Normal playback end point. During one-shot playback, le —— ! playback ends when this point is reached. During loop ie TT; playback, playback returns to the start point when this ‘ ‘ point is reached. Start point Offset point End point : 1 A “ofRet By selecting this value, the playback start position can be One-shot playback]! F shifted forwards. During one-shot playback, playback (Loop playback]! ! : starts at the offset point and stops at the end point. a ZT: During loop playback, playback starts at the offset point 1 —— and returns to the start point when the end point is d 1 reached. When there is a blank at the beginning and end of the sample, it can be elminated by £D moving the start point and end point.

#s000 LOOP/ MARK CD Press the [PAD FUNCTION] key. The [PAD FUNCTION] LED flashes. | ,euenon CD To set the start point, press pad 3 (START POINT). The [PAD FUNCTION] LED and the LED of pad 3 are lit. : Pressing the [PAD FUNCTION] key and then pad 3 enables the Fa) setting of the start point. All sample playback stops Use the [BANK 1]- [BANK 3] keys and the pads 1 - 8 to select the pad for which to set the D start point. While the pad is held down, the sample assigned to the pad plays in BANK 1- 3 keys e Pads1-8 a loop. The address of the currently set start point PE ° > is shown on the display. If the start point CO00000 has not been set, "000000" is shown TT :

The display indication can be switched from number of samples to gd milliseconds. To do this, press the [SPECIAL] key after step 3. While listening to the loop playback of the sample, hit the [LOOP/MARK] pad at the point you want to designate as start point. The address of that point (or the time in milliseconds) is shown on the ILOOP/MARKI] pad display, and the new start point is set to this location. Itis also possible to use the [EDIT 1] wheel for setting the start gd point. Moving the wheel during loop playback sets the start point BPM/VALUE to that location. For fine adjustment, hold down the SOURCE] pad 006 3 cE while turning the [EDIT 1] wheel. Press the pad selected in step 3 to confirm the new start point. Ifnecessary, the [-][+] keys can be used to fine-tune the start point. It is also possible to directly specify the address with the [-] [+] keys without using the[LOOP/[IMARK] pad or the [EDIT 1] wheel. To retum the start point set with the [LOOP/MARK] pad to the £ original position, press the [LOOP/MARK] pad again when playback has stopped Press the [PAD FUNCTION] key. The [PAD FUNCTION]LED goes out and the new start point is set. FUNCTION DUT) sono To modify the end point, press the [PAD FUNCTION] key and then pad 5 (END POINT). The [PAD FUNCTION]LED and the LED of pad 5 are lit. FUNCTION Pressing the [PAD FUNCTION] key and then pad 5 enables D me ST) the setting of the end point. «ke ON sœur Pressing the [BPM] key while setting the end point switches the gd display to BPM units. This value is automatically calculated, considering the passage from the start point to the end point as 4 beats. Pressing the [BPM]key again switches back to normal display. Set the new end point, using the same procedure as described in steps 3 - 6. To modify the offset, press the [PAD FUNCTION] key and then pad 4 (OFFSET). The [PAD FUNCTION]LED and the LED of pad 4 are lit. N FUNCTION Pressing the [PAD FUNCTION] key and then pad 4 enables ae 7 the setting of the offset. «Ve Set the new offset, using the same procedure as described in steps 3 - 6. + All settings can only be made within the length range of the current sample. +_ The start point cannot be set to fall after the end point, and the end point cannot be set to fall before the start point. + The offset point cannot be set to fall outside of the range between start point and end point

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 Setting the Playback P ters for Each Pad The playback parameters such as level, tuning, playback position, etc. can be set individually for each pad. SAMPLING RECORD PLAYSTOP > Caen Pme (a) Gr 1 Press the [PAD FUNCTION] key. The [PAD FUNCTION] LED fiashes. | Een PU —e Gr 2) Press one of pads 1 - 8 or the [SOURCE] pad to select the parameter to change. (Parameter names are printed at the top right of the pads.) The [PAD 2 FUNCTION] LED and the LED of the selected pad light up, and the For) current setting of that parameter is shown on the display. For a detailed explanation of parameters, see page 32. BPM/VALUE

+ Pads1-8 ED Use the [-] [+] keys or the [EDIT 1] wheel to change the setting. For some parameters, the [LOOP/MARK] pad can also be used to e + Le specify a setting (> p. 32). f-1[#Ikeys { \ ŒDIT 1]\ wheel D Press the [PAD FUNCTION] key again. The change is made and the unit reverts to the pad play mode FUNCTION #o( sono

The types and values of parameters that can be set for pads 1 - 8 and the [SOURCE] pad are as follows. + [SOURCE] pad (SOURCE MIX) When this parameter is set to "on", the signal supplied at the input jacks is always sent to the output jacks. When the parameter is "oFF", the signal is sent only while the [SOURCE] pad is being pressed. The [-] [+] keys or the [EDIT 1] wheel can be used to change the setting. For information on use of the [SOURCE] pad, see page 26. Setting values: on, oFF (Default settings: oFF) Pad 1 (LEVEL) Sets the output level for each sample. The [-] [+] keys or the [EDIT 1] wheel can be used to select a setting between 1 and 100. This parameter is also valid for the [SOURCE] pad. Pressing the [LOOP/MARK] pad resets the unit to the default (50). Setting values: 1 - 100 (Default settings: 50) + Pad 2 (TUNING) Allows pitch tuning for each sample in units of 1 cent, over a range of +-3 octaves. The [-] [+] keys serve to change the setting in cent units, and the [EDIT 1] wheel in semitone units. The tuning setting can also be made in BPM units. In this case, the [BPM] key must be held down while the [-] [+] keys or the [EDIT 1] wheel are used (the indication "BPM" appears on the display) Pressing the [LOOP/MARK] pad resets the unit to the original tuning. Pressing the [BPM] key again switches back to normal display. Setting values: -36.00 - 36.00 (Default settings: 0) / 40 - 250 (BPM) + Pad 3 (START POINT) + Pad 4 (OFFSET) + Pad 5 (END POINT) Serve to set the start point, offset, and end point respectively. The [LOOP/MARK] pad serves to specify the point and the [-1[+]keys allow fine-tuning. (For details, see page 29.) Setting values: 000000 - 960000 (sample units) or 0.000 - 120.000 (S units) (Default settings Start point: 0 Offset: 0 End point: last address) milisecond units. To switch the display method, press the [SPECIAL] key. The end point can also be set in BPM units. LD The start point, offset, and end point can be displayed in sample units or in + Pad 6 (PANNING) Sets the panning position (left/right channel distribution) of the sample. When the setting is "L50", the sample plays only in the left channel. A setting of "0" is center, and a setting of "r50" right channel only. Use the [-] [+] keys or the [EDIT 1] wheel to make the setting. This parameter is also valid for the [SOURCE] pad. Pressing the [LOOP/MARK] pad resets the unit to the default (0). Setting values: L50 - 0 - r50 (Default settings: 0)

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 + Pad 7 (REVERSE) Switches between reverse playback (on) and normal playback (0FF). When "on" is selected, playback proceeds from the end point to the start point. Use the [- ] [+] keys or the [EDIT 1] wheel or the [LOOP/MARK] pad to make the setting. Setting values: oFF, on (Default settings: oFF) + Pad 8 (TRIGGER/GATE) Selects one of the following three playback modes. Use the [-] [+] keys or the [EDIT 1] wheel or the [LOOP/MARK] pad to make the setting. This parameter is also valid for the [SOURCE] pad. + Trigger playback Sound starts when pad is hit once and stops when pad is hit again. + Retrigger playback Same as trigger playback, but hitting the pad during playback restarts from the beginning. The [SOURCE] pad can not be set with this value. + Gate playback Sound is heard only while pad is held down and stops when pad is released (default). Setting values: tGGEr/rEtrG/GAE (Default settings: GAE) Trigger playback] [Re-Trigger playback] ee Sample plays to the end when pad is hit once ee) Sample plays to the end when pad is hit once D CH (es © Sample stops when same pad - ©” Pressing a pad that is playing is hit again during play Lune stops play and then resumes a from the beginning IGate playback] Sample plays only while pad is held down

The settings for a given pad (sample number, playback position, playback method, etc.) can be copied to another pad. This is useful for example when wishing to play the same sample with two pads, while changing only the tuning and panning settings.

The [COPY] LED flashes and the bank number (1 - 3) and pad number 74 {1 - 8)ofthe copy source are shown on the display. Fe BPM/VALUE CoPy11 Bank number Pad number KE 2) Use the [BANK 1]- [BANK 3] keys and the pads 1 - 8 to select the pad from which to copy. BANK 1- 3 keys . Pads1-8 CD Press the [COPY] key. The copy source is selected. ED Use the [BANK 1]- [BANK 3] keys and the pads 1 - 8 to select the pad to which to copy. BANK 1- 3 keys e Pads1-8 EE 0 The copy is carried out. To cancel the copy process, press the [EXIT] a key @ D Press the [COPY]key again.

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 learing Pad Settings The settings for a given pad can be erased when no longer needed. When the settings for a pad are erased, the sample reverts to the original (unassigned) condition.

TE 1 ] Press the [DELETE] key. The [DELETE] LED flashes and the bank number (1 - 3) and pad NU number (1 - 8) of the pad to be deleted are shown on the display. ES Bank + Pad number TE 2 Use the [BANK 1]- [BANK 3] keys and the pads 1 - 8 to selectthe pad to delete. BPM/VALUE BANK 1- Ca). e Pads1-8 dét _12 Ce) Gr3] Press the [DELETE] key again. The settings for the pad are deleted. To cancel the delete process, Da press the [EXIT] key instead of the [DELETE] key. ON

You can delete a specific sample or all samples from the main memory. This is useful for example to remove all preprogrammed samples or to remove unwanted samples in order to free up memory. po Also when all samples are erased, the preprogrammed samples of the ST-224 can be restored by initializing the unit.

BPMALUE. SAMPLING eom1 sé RO) ( 0 ) To erase a specific sample, hold down the [PLAY/STOP] key and use the [-] [+] keys to CD select the sample number. While the [PLAY/STOP] key is held down, the display shows the currently selected sample number. Use the [-] [+] keys to change the PLAY/STOP sample number. BPMIVALUE SAPL . +R \

To erase the selected sample only, press the [ERASE] key. To erase all samples, hold down the [SPECIAL] key and press the [ERASE] key. When a selected sample is being erased, the indication "ErS-XX" (XX = is the sample number) is shown on the display. When all samples are being erased, the indication "ErS-AL" is shown on the display. or BPM/VALUE BPM/VALUE.

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c c ae Press the [ERASE] key again to carry out the erase process. After erasing is completed, the unit reverts to the normal play mode. LE To cancel the erase process, press the [EXIT] key instead of the @\ IERASE] key. Take care that you do not erase a sample you wish to keep. if a sample has not been transferred to the internal backup memory or an extemal data card, an erased sample cannot be restored. samples do not change + Also when all samples are erased, the preprogrammed samples ofthe ST-224 can be restored by initializing the unit. ) + Also when a specific sample is erased, the numbers of the other

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 Optimizing Samples Samples that are not assigned to pads or any unused portion can be erased to free up memory in the main memory. This is called optimizing. The process can be applied to a specific sample or to all samples. ne ST = ane o BPM TN (5S) Sen | @ SMS an) || pou ES 000 = æsooc 0e

<=— 06 Kr1 ) To optimize only a specific sample, hold down the [PLAY/STOP] key and use the [-] [+] keys to select the sample number. While the [PLAY/STOP] key is held down, the display shows the PLAy/sToP : currently selected sample number. Use the [-] [+] keys to change the Ce + sample number. BPM/VALUE EIIHkeys SPL 1 5 a Sample number KrP2) To optimize the selected sample only, press the [OPTIMIZE] key. To optimize all samples, hold down the [SPECIAL] key and press the [OPTIMIZE] key. When a selected sample is being optimized, the indication "oPt-XX" XX is the sample number) is shown on the display. When all samples are being optimized, the indication "oPt-AL" is shown on the display. % or SEA + = KT 3] Press the [OPTIMIZE] key again. After optimizing is completed, the unit reverts to the normal play CINE mode. pads, unused parts are not optimized. +_ Ia sample has not been transferred to the intemal backup memory or an extemal data card, it cannot be restored after mp + When several waveforms out of a single sample are assigned to optimizing T D M use portion [TJ Unused portion À Unused portion between used portions : SAMPLE#1 SAMPLE#2 Optimizing | (sample number 2) ! SAMPLE#2 RE ] : SAMPLE#1 SAMPLE#2 RE — Optimizing Ÿ{SAMPLER 7 all samples “SAMPLE#2 RS r N 2

(uÂs av) sped J0 Widg Suiynen @ Matching BPM of Pads (Auto Sync) @ The ST-224 incorporates an auto sync function that matches the tempo (BPM) of a pad to that of a reference pad. This is useful for example to align the tempo of a drum pattern and bass patte sampled separately. Using the Auto Sync Function (Basic Steps) From the duration of a waveform assigned to a pad, the ST- 224 can calculate the tempo, expressed in BPM (quarter note beats per minute). The auto sync function uses this value to match the tempo of the slave pad to that of a reference (master) pad. transition when using loop playback, because the ST-224 uses these points to m} Be sure to set the start point and end point so that there is a smooth rhythmic make its calculations.

Sample the drum pattern and bass pattern or any other pattems you want to synchronize, D and assign them to pads.

re 2) Adjust the start point and end point of each pad so that the sample for each pad has a smooth transition when using loop playback. The ST-224 considers the length of the waveform assigned to a pad as being 4 beats (quarter note x 4), and automatically calculates the BPM value for this waveform. Therefore it is necessary to adjust each sample so that it loops perfectly before using the Auto Sync function.

The following two types are available. = + °tuninG le) : EI+Ikeys The tuning value of the slave pitch is changed, and the sample length is changed. (A new sample is not created.) *ESMPL The pitch is kept the same, and a new sample with changed length is created (resampling). This new sample is the assigned to the slave pad. Ittakes processing time to resample.

CD Press the [AUTO SYNC] key. The [AUTO SYNC] LED flashes, and the indication "MAStEr" (master) az appears on the display. This guides the user to specify the pad to be 2 SOro sync used as reference (master). e N BPM/VALUE NASEEr Use the [BANK 1]- [BANK 3] keys and the pads 1 - 8 to select the master pad for auto sync. The LED of the selected pad lights up. BANK 1- 3 keys . Pads1-8

The indication "SLAVE" (slave) appears on the display. This guides ‘e AUTO SYNC the user to specify the pad to be used as slave pad whose tempo is n to be changed. XX Use the [BANK 1]- [BANK 3] keys and the pads 1 - 8 to select the slave pad for auto sync. Press the [AUTO SYNC] key. The LED of the selected pad lights up. BANK 1- 3 keys . Pads1-8 Co) 2 ten MESMPL 6 satin stp eu sempt wie * (CE) Ce) mp created in the main memory. Therefore, sufficient free memory must be available. If not, or if the maximum number of 32 samples has already been reached, the indication "FULL" appears on the display when the slave pad is specified in step 8 In this case, delete unnecessary samples first + A pad which has same BPM value as the master pad can not be selected, in this case the indication "SAME" appears on the display. Press the [AUTO SYNC] key. + When "tuninG" is selected in step 4 + AUTO SYNC The tuning value of the slave pad is changed. +If"rESMPL" is selected in step 4 The length of the sample assigned to the slave pad is changed, a new sample is created in the main memory (resampling) and assigned to the slave pad. During recording, the new sample can be monitored via the output jacks. LC RESAMPLING + SAMPLE #1 SAMPLE #2

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carried out with the pitch shift effect applied. This may result in a slight alteration of the sound. BPMVALUE. When auto sync is completed, the indication "A-SYnC" appears on A _ Le ÜŸA € the display. ED Hit the master and slave pad together, to check whether the tempo is properly matched. e Pads 1-8 e Pads 1-8 BPM-120 BPM-120 Quasu [2 TS han [7 (Masten : —— (Masten | BPM=80 Û BPM=120 ! Gin CCR (Slave) (Slave) BPM-120 BPM-120 Gas [7] TS ru (Masten _ ——— (Masten BPM=245 _--"" BPM=120 ! PAD 2 PAD 2 (Slave) (Slave) Examples of AUTO SYNC If auto sync was successful, press the [AUTO SYNC] key again to terminate the auto sync mode. To redo the auto sync process, press the [EXIT] key. The unit retums © AUTO SYNC to the condition before auto sync was executed. (The newly created sample is erased.) to the slave pad will be retained also after auto sync is executedl. If per) When ""ESMPL is selected as auto sync type, the sample assigned this sample is no longer needed, erase or optimize it (> p. 36 - 37).

a pad. Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 Changing BPM for Every Pad (Auto Sync Advanced Steps) As explained in the previous section, the ST-224 regards the length of a sample assigned to a pad as 4 beats, and automatically calculates the BPM value for that pad. However, sometimes it may be desirable to synchronize phrases or patterns with a different beat pattem (such as combining a 4-beat bass pattern with an 8-beat drum pattern or a 2-beat sequencer pattern). In such a case, the BPM of a pad must be set to the actual value before using the auto sync function. Proceed as described below to change the BPM of (TE 1 ] Hold down the pad whose BPM you want to change, and press the [BPM] key. The automatically calculated BPM value appears on the display. The range of BPM values allowed by the ST-224 is 40 - 250. lfthe calculated BPM value is outside of this range, it is multiplied or divided by 2 until it fit in the range. BPM/VALUE PAd !18 the phrase. Each push of the [-] or [+] key changes the setting within the allowable range. For example, if the current setting is 120, the setting cycles as follows: 120 (4 beats) + 240 (8 beats) + 60 (2 beats). Choose the setting that corresponds to the number of beats in the current sample. ePads 1-8 While the BPM value is being shown, use the [-] [+] keys to set the actual BPM value of

Sy leuequI eu BuIsN @® Using the Internal Effects ©® The ST-224 has 22 types of built-in effects. Y ou can select any effect and apply it to the sound of any pad. The [EDIT 1] wheel and [EDIT 2] knob on the unit can be used to adjust effect parameters in real time. It is also possible to synchronize a specific effect parameter with a certain BPM value. parameters. LEBPM—

KT 1 ] Use the [EFFECT SELECT] switch and [EFFECT BANK] key to select the effect type. Rotate the [EFFECT SELECT] switch so that it points to the desired effect type. Use the [EFFECT BANK] key to switch between bank A … (effect types without underline) and bank B (effect types with L IEFFECT SELECT] underline). switch KrP2) Hold down the [EFFECT PAD ENABLE] key and use the [BANK 1]- [BANK 3] keys and the pads 1 - 8 to select the pad to which to apply the effect. (Multiple pads can be selected.) The LEDs of the selected pads light up, and the sound from these BANK 1- 3 keys pads will be processed by the effects section. . (Co)

po auaLe By pressing the [SOURCE] pad, the input source that is controlled + por) by the [SOURCE] pad (> p. 26) can also be routed to the effects Ç à section (excluding certain effect types) +_Pad The TIME STRETCH/SCRATCH effect can be applied only to Ce) sampled sound. CD While holding down the [EFFECT ON/OFF] key, hit the pad you selected in step 2. While the [EFFECT ON/OFF] key is held down, the [EFFECT ON/OFF] ON OFF LED is lit and the effect is on. °

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 To turn the effect on permanently, hold down the [LOOP/MARK] pad and press the [EFFECT ON/OFF] key. To turn the effect off again, press the [EFFECT ON/OFF] key once ILOOP/MARK] pad When a MIDI message is used to turn an effect on, the effect will g" stay on until tumed off by another MIDI message. ON OFF CD Operate the [EDIT 1] wheel and [EDIT 2] knob while hitting the pad for which effect processing has been enabled. The [EDIT 1] wheel and [EDIT 2] knob can be used to edit effect parameters, and they also serve as real-time effect controllers during pad or sequencer playback. Which parameters are adjusted by the Ce) [EDIT 1] wheel and [EDIT 2] knob depends on the currently selected effect type (> p. 46). (= 2] knob

Sy leuequI eu BuIsN Z00M Sampleïrak ST-224A Synchronizing Effect Parameter BPM The ST-224 incorporates a special BPM function for effects (called "effect BPM") which allows synchronizing a selected effect parameter to this tempo. For example, this lets you easily match the delay time or modulation cycle to the tempo of a song. — Effect BPM can be set separately from pad BPM and the tempo of the internal gd sequencer. Effect BPM is the same tempo as the current Song unless you change it.

The [EFFECT SYNC] LED lights up and the effect parameter is set automatically as to synchronize to effect BPM. To turn the effect sync off, press the [EFFECT SYNC]key once more. effect. For some effects, there is no parameter that will be Which effect parameter is synchronized to BPM depends on the mp synchronized (> p. 46). BPM/VALUE If an effect type which cannot be synchronized to BPM is selected, sy FT u "i i mo me the indication "no SYnC" is shown on the display. . KT 2) To input the effect BPM value manually, hold the [EFFECT SYNC] key down and use the F1[+] keys to change the value. While the [EFFECT SYNC] key is held down, the effect BPM is shown FT = + on the display. Each push of a key changes the setting by one @+ Fer C\ ÊFF 100

Effect BPM CD For tap input of the effect BPM, hold down the [EFFECT SYNC] key and tap the [BPM] key in the desired tempo. The interval of the last 4 taps is automatically detected bythe ST-224 eecrsmc + BPM and converted to a BPM value. @+ Cod

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 To set Effect BPM in metrical beats, hold down the [EFFECT SYNC] key and press the [SPECIAL] key. notE 16 noËbE B notE 4 nobkEU! notE04 The currently selected resolution appears on the display. BPM/VALUE nobE © D Use the [SPECIAL] key to select the next resolution setting sixteenth note mobtE /6. dotted sixteenth note eighthnote moËtEÆ . dotted eighth note quarternote nobtE © half note fullnote. no+tEUe two full notes four full notes Original —+ Time Resolution = notE 16 LL LE Delayed sound + Time

2943 leu ap BursN Z00M Sampleïrak ST-224A Effect Types This section lists all effect types with their parameters which can be adjusted using the [EDIT 1] wheel and [EDIT 2] knob. The list also shows which parameters can be synchronized to effect BPM. EDIT 1= parameter can be adjusted with [EDIT 1] wheel EDIT 2 = parameter can be adjusted with [EDIT 2] knob SYNC = parameter can be synchronized to effect BPM EFFECT TYPE | BANK | EDIT 1 | EDIT 2} SYNC Description This effect stretches or compresses the sample duration without TIME changing the pitch. The [EDIT 1] wheel adjusts the duration (amount), STRETCH A jamount| tone - and the [EDIT 2] knob the sound quality (tone). This effect type cannot be used with the [SOURCE] pad. This effect stretches or compresses the sample duration and also changes the pitch, depending on the stretch or compression ratio. The [EDIT 1] SCRATCH 8 d | toi - spee ne wheel adjusts the duration (speed), and the [EDIT 2] knob the sound quality (tone) This delay type effect creates an echo. The [EDIT 1] wheel adjusts the . mx |. delay time (time: max. 505 ms), and the [EDIT 2] knob the number of DELAY A time |feedback| TM | repeats (feedback) and the mix amount (mix). When the [EFFECT SYNC] key is set to ON, the delay time parameter is synchronized to the effect BPM. This effect adds reverberation to the sound. The [EDIT 1] wheel adjusts REVERS B | time | mix © | the reverb time (time), and the [EDIT 2] knob the mix amount (mix) This is a stereo flanger effect. The [EDIT 1] wheel adjusts the flanger FLANGER a | rte lfeedback| rate | fluctuation speed (rate), and the [EDIT 2] knob the feedback intensity (feedback) and the mix amount (mix). When the [EFFECT SY NC] key is set to ON, the fluctuation cycle is synchronized to the effect BPM. This is a special effect that uses filters to lend à distinct, stair-like character to the sound. The [EDIT 1] wheel adjusts the sample & hold speed (rate) and the filter resonance (reso) and modulation waveform rate & balance (mod-wave). The [EDIT 2] knob adjusts the effect sensitivity SUP CNY B so sens | rate | en) When the [EFFECT SY NC] key is set to ON, the sample & hold cycle is synchronized to the effect BPM. Tuming the wheel forward intensifies the cry effect and tuming it backward increases the step effect This is a stereo chorus effect with width and depth. The [EDIT 1] wheel CHORUS A | rte | mix = | adjusts the chorus speed (rate), and the [EDIT 2] knob the mix amount (mix). This effect adds à phase-shifted component to the original sound, resulting in à pulsating character. The [EDIT 1] wheel adjusts the DIMENSION PHASER B rate fresonance| rate | pulsing speed (rate), and the [EDIT 2] knob the resonance (resonance). When the [EFFECT SYNC] key is set to ON, the resonance is synchronized to the effect BPM. Pitch-shifter with a +1 octave range. The [EDIT 1] wheel adjusts the PITCHSHIFTER | A | pitch | tone - pitch shift amount (pitch), and the [EDIT 2] knob the sound quality (tone) This effect produces a spatial broadening of the sound. The [EDIT 1] wheel adjusts the effect intensity (rise level), and the [EDIT 2] knob the sound quality (tone).

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 EFFECT TYPE | BANK | EDIT 1 | EDIT 2| SYNC Description . This effect produces à wild-sounding distortion. The [EDIT 1] wheel DISTORTION A gain | tone - adjusts the distortion gain (gain), and the [EDIT 2] knob the tone. The RING MODULATOR frequency balance distortion is a mono effect. This effect uses AM (amplitude modulation) to achieve a metallic sound. The [EDIT 1] wheel adjusts the modulation frequency (frequency), and the [EDIT 2] knob the level ratio between original sound and effect sound (balance). LOW-PASS frequency resonance LFO This is a low-pass filter that cuts off high frequencies. The [EDIT 1] wheel adjusts the filter cutoff frequency (frequency), and the [EDIT 2] Xnob the resonance (resonance). When the [EFFECT SY NC] key is set to ON, the periodic alteration of the filter cutoff frequency (LFO) is synchronized to the effect BPM. This is a high-pass filter that cuts off low frequencies. The [EDIT 1] wheel adjusts the filter cutoff frequency (frequency), and the [EDIT 2] HIGH-PASS B frequency resonance! LFO knob the resonance (resonance). When the [EFFECT SY NC] key is set to ON, the periodic alteration of the filter cutoff frequency (LFO) is synchronized to the effect BPM. When the [EDIT 1] wheel is tumed forward, the selected frequency band EXTREME EQ | A gain iitertypel - | is attenuated. When the wheel is tumed back, the frequency range outside the selected band is attenuated. The [EDIT 2] knob selects the LOW, MID, or HIGH range. This is a filter whose effectivity varies with the signal level. The [EDIT 1] wheel adjusts the filter sensitivity (sens). When the [EFFECT SY NC] RESONANCE | DB Jresonance| sens | LFO | key is set to ON, the periodic alteration of the filter sensitivity (LFO) is synchronized to the effect BPM. This effect makes the sound grity and rough. The [EDIT 1] wheel LO-FI A | noise | tone = | adjusts the record type noise (noise), and the [EDIT 2] knob the sound quality (tone) This is a conventional compressor for compressing the dynamic range. COMPRESSOR B ratio |threshold - The [EDIT 1] wheel adjusts the compression ratio (ratio), and the [EDIT 2] knob the threshold level (threshold). This is a tremolo effect which shifts the volume periodically up and down. The [EDIT 1] wheel adjusts the tremolo speed (rate) and the rate & modulation wavefom clipping amount (clip). The [EDIT 2] knob TREMOLO A clip | depth | rate | adjusts the tremolo effect intensity (depth). When the [EFFECT SY NC] key is set to ON, the periodic alteration of the tremolo is synchronized to the effect BPM. This effect periodically moves the sound back and forth between the right and left channel. The [EDIT 1] wheel adjusts the auto pan speed AUTOPAN | B | rate | width} rate | {4 and he (EDIT 2] knob the stereo width (width). When the [EFFECT SY NC] key is set to ON, the auto pan cycle is synchronized to the effect BPM. b Adjusts the volume level and the low-frequency boost. The [EDIT 1] VOLUME/BASS A | volume boost - wheel adjusts the volume (volume : 0 dB at center position, max. +6 dB), EXCITER sens frequency and the [EDIT 2] knob the amount of bass boost (bass boost). This effect emphasizes a specified frequency range according to the signal level, giving à prominent character to the sound. The [EDIT 1] wheel adjusts the effect sensitivity (sens), and the [EDIT 2] knob the emphasized frequency (frequency).

sBuos Buneau | © Creating Songs ® The ST-224 lets you record and play eight songs. A song is a series of pad actions. The maximum number of sounds is 5000, and the maximum length of all songs together is 300 bars. When a song which contains data has been selected, the song number and information about the current position (number of bars and beats) are shown on the display. When a song without data has been selected, the position information shows only "-----". Song with data was selected

011-171 + tant Number of bars Number of beats Song number Blank song was selected

Song number Ce D 00 GT? 1 ] In play mode, use the [-] [+] keys to select an empty song (1 - 8).

no Itis also possible to select a song which already has data and add toit BPM/VALUE.

D Press the [SONG FUNCTION] key and then pad 2. The [SONG FUNCTION] LED flashes and the LED of pad 2 lights up, and the current quantize setting appears on the display. The quantize setting determines the amount of detail with which the notes in a pad action is recorded. Choose the quantize setting with regard to the kind of pattern you want to record. This will automatically ensure proper timing. rag

4 quarter note 8 _eighth note 12 eight note triplet = + 16 sixteenth note 24 sixteenth note triplet 32 thirty-second note a Hi No quantization (1/24 of a quarter note) Htkeys Press the [SONG FUNCTION] key again. FUNCTION The [SONG FUNCTION] LED goes out, and the new quantize setting becomes active. PaDo sono Hold down the [BPM] key and use the [-] [+] keys to set the tempo (BPM). While the [BPM] key is held down, the display shows the BPM setting of the song. + % BPM = + BPM/VALUE + Ch G te0 HHkeys To change the BPM setting, use the [-] [+] keys. It is also possible to perform tap input. To do this, tap the [BPM] key in the desired tempo The interval of the last 4 taps is automatically detected by the ST-224 and converted to a BPM value. This BPM setting can be stored for individual songs. Holding down the [SONG REC] key, press the [SONG PLAY/STOP] key. The [SONG REC] LED lights up and recording starts with a NT metronome sound. The current bar and number of beats appears on the display. BPM/VALUE 0003-1 + À Bar Number of beats If not otherwise specified, an empty song has 4/4 beats and 4 bars £ (To change the beats and length of a song, see page 53.) Tap the pads according to the metronome sound. The samples assigned to the pads are heard, and the performance is + Pads 1-8 recorded in the song with the selected quantize resolution. When the end of the song is reached, recording loops back to the beginning, so you can repeat the recording as often as desired. (The maximum number of sounds that may used simultaneously is 8 mono samples. If this number is exceeded, sound dropouts may occur.) You can also switch banks with the [BANK 1]- [BANK 3]keys during recording and hit pads from other banks. mp + Remember that the song records not the sound itself but only the series of pad actions. Therefore ifthe sample assigned to a

during playback. + Effect operations are not recorded in a song. However, if effects are enabled for a pad, the effects will be active also during playback of the song + The operation of the [SOURCE] pad cannot be recorded pad is changed after recording, the song wil also be different If you have made a mistake in playing a particular pad, hold down the [IDELETE] key and hit the pad again. While the [DELETE] key is held down, any pads that are hit will be deleted from the song SONG ePads1-8 " Ca) Pad1 d p) puz| À ph

To terminate recording, press the [SONG REC] key once more or press the [SONG PLAY] key. The [SONG REC]LED goes out and song recording stops The song is temporarily stored in the main memory, but it will be lost if the unit is turned off without first transferring the song data to the internal backup memory or external data cards. Do not forget to store any songs you wish to keep. (For information on how to store songs, see page 59.) — SONG — OREC O PLAt/SToP

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 Playing a Song This section describes how to play a song that has been recorded. BPmAAUE D 80 => ass 0e ‘ DE se) ts ee 5e 5000 o ) (1] In play mode, use the [-] [+] keys to select the song number (1 - 8).

F1I+Ikeys D Press the [SONG PLAY/STOP] key. The [SONG PLAY/STOP] LED lights up and playback of the song SONG — starts at the beginning. SRE © PLAN STOR manually. However, the maximum number of simultaneous sounds may not be exceeded. + Effect operations are not recorded in the song + Pressing the [SONG PLAY/STOP]key while holding down the ILOOP/MARK] pad causes the song to be repeated. D To stop the song, press the [SONG PLAY/STOP]key again. po + Also during playback of a song, you can hit pads to play them The [SONG PLAY/STOP]LED goes out. — SONG —

You can also change the playback position of the song. While the song is stopped, hold down the [SPECIAL] key and the press the [SONG PLAY/STOP] key. The playback start position is indicated on the display, using the SN — number of bars. oem | SPECIAL OD1 -1 : Number of bars at playback start position CD Use the [-] [+] keys to specify the bar. The number of bars shown on the display changes according to the - + [1 [+ key operation. [= HII+Ikeys DD You can also use the [EDIT 1] wheel instead of the [-][+]keys. ED When you have specified the desired position, press the [SONG PLAY/STOP] key. The new start point is set. Song recording and playback can be ES TN carried out from this point.

Z00M Sampleïrak ST-224A Changing Song Settings The length of a song or the number of beats, the metronome sound volume, pre-count setting and other song settings (song function parameters) can be changed, as follows. «RECORD. PLAWISTOP 00

KT 1 ] In play mode, use the [-] [+] keys to select the song number (1 - 8).

D Select the item to be set, using pads 1 - 8. When the [SONG FUNCTION] key is pressed, the pads serve to °Pads1-8 select the parameters printed at the bottom right. When a pad is pressed, the [SONG FUNCTION] LED and the LED of the pad are constantly lit, and the setting of the respective parameter appears on the display. (For details on the song function parameters, see page 53.) | BPMIVALUE Î | Parameter setting values ED Use the [-][+] keys or the [EDIT 1] wheel to change the setting. D \ EHkeys { Œorr 1]\ wheel LD Press the [SONG FUNCTION] key again. The [SONG FUNCTION] LED goes out and the changed parameter is FUNCTION accepted. To cancel the parameter change, press the [EXIT] key PaDo instead of the [SONG FUNCTION] key. sono

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 Function Parameters The song function parameters assigned to pads 1 - 8 are as follows. + Pad 1 (BAR LENGTH) Sets the length of a bar in the song. The maximum number is 300 bars for each song. This parameter can be specified for each song individually. Setting values: 1 - 300 (Default settings: 4) If a song is set to a longer time after recording, blank bars are added to the end of the song. lfset to a shorter time, the excess bars are cut off. + Pad 2 (QUANTIZE) Sets the quantization value used for recording ( + p. 49). This parameter has no effect on song playback. Setting values: 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, Hi (Default settings: 16) + Pad 3 (TIME SIG) Sets the time of the song. This parameter can be specified for each song individually. Setting values: 2 (2/4), 3 (3/4), 4 (4/4) (Default settings: 4) mp After recording is complete, the beat of a song cannot be changed. + Pad 4 (SHIFT) Shifts the playback timing of the ST-224 back and forth. This is useful for example to match the playback to the timing of external equipment. The setting is made in 1-tick units (1/24 of a quarter note), and the maximum setting is 2 bars. Setting values: -48 to +48 (Default settings: 0) When this item is changed, the playback data stored for a song are rewritten: Excess portions at the beginning and end will be cut off. + Pad 5 (PRE COUNT) Determines whether the metronome sound is heard before recording. 0: Nopre-count 1: Recording starts after pre-count of 1 measure. 2: Recording starts after pre-count of 2 measures. PAd: Recording starts as soon as a pad is hit. Setting values: 0, 1, 2, PAd (Default settings: 1) + Pad 6 (SWING) Sets the swing (rhythm fluctuation) during song playback. Higher values result in more pronounced swing. This parameter only affects playback, it does not alter the recorded data of a song. Setting values: 50 - 75 (Default settings: 50) + Pad 7 (CLICK VOLUME) Sets the volume of the metronome click. Setting values: 0 - 100 (Default settings: 70) + Pad 8 (MIDI) The internal sequencer can be controlled either by the internal clock (int) or by the MIDI clock derived from MIDI messages sent from extemal equipment (Midi). Setting values: int, Midi (Default settings: int) While this song parameter is called, the MIDI When “Midi” is selected, song recording receive channel can be selected by holding is not possible. down any of the [BANK 1]- [BANK 3] keys and using the [-] [+] keys

Z00M Sampleïrak ST-224A Copying a Song The data recorded for a song can be copied to another song, for example to create a different version.

(TE 1 ] Hold down the [SPECIAL] key and press the [COPY] key. The [COPY] LED flashes and the song number (1 - 8) of the copy target appears on the display. BPM/VALUE LCoPJ- 1 Song number D | (TE 2) Use the [-] [+] keys to select the song to be used as copy source. sfuos Buneais

Gr 3) Press the [COPY] key. ED Use the [-][+] keys to select the song to be used as copy target. BPM/VALUE Eo -0 D Press the [COPY] key. The [COPY] LED goes out and the copy is carried out. To cancel the copy process, press the [EXIT] key instead of the [COPY] key. memory, the indication "FULL" appears on the display. Delete If a copy is attempted without sufficient free capacity in the main m} songs that are no longer needed. SPECIAL

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 eleting a Song The data recorded for a song can be deleted if no longer required. A deleted song is retumed to the default (blank) condition.

sn SAMPLING sREcOND LAysro Le J LC] Er ° als CD Hold down the [SPECIAL] key and press the [DELETE] key. The [DELETE] LED flashes and the song number (1 - 8) of the delete l target appears on the display. BPMIVALUE SPECIAL de d£Et -1 + Song number D Use the [-] [+] keys to select the song to be deleted.

a Een Q dEl -0 CD Press the [DELETE] key again. The [DELETE] LED goes out and the delete process is carried out. To ver, cancel the delete process, press the [EXIT] key instead of the KO IDELETE] key.

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The ST-224 incorporates a play list function which lets you assign songs 1 - 8 to pads 1 - 8 and play the songs by hitting the pads. This section explains how to use this function. Assigning Songs to Pads

(D) L 6 (Gr 1] Record songs 1 - 8 to assign to the pads.

ED While the uni in play mode, press the [PLAYLIST] key. The ST-224 goes into play list mode. The [PLAYLIST] LED lights up _PLAYLIST and the [BANK 1] - [BANK 3] LEDs go out. Songs 1 - 8 are now EP assigned to pads 1 - 8 and can be played with the pads LD Press one of pads 1 - 8. The LED of the pad lights up and the song assigned to the pad is e Pads1-8 played back in loop mode. Ce ED To switch songs, hit another pad. Only one song can be played at a time. If another pad is pressed e Pads 1-8 while a song is playing, the previous song stops and playback of the new song starts D To set song playback to the hold mode, press the [LOOP/MARK] pad. The song continues to play also after the pad is released ILOOP/MARK] pad ED To terminate the play list mode, press the [PLAYLIST] key. The [PLAYLIST] LED goes out and the unit reverts to normal play © PLAYLIST mode. EP Also during play list playback, the internal effects and the £ ISOURCE] pad for input source playback can be used.

© Using the Resampling Function @ "Resampling" refers to retumning the output of the ST-224 to the sampler section for repeated sampling in the digital domain. This can be used to create a new sample based on multi-pad play or song playback by the intemal sequencer. The new sample can then again be assigned to a pad. Resampling is also possible while the intemal effects are active. Resampling Pad Play or Songs

CD To resample pad play, use the [BANK 1]- [BANK 3] keys to select the bank which contains the desired pad. To resample a song, use the [-] [+] keys to select the song. BANK 1- 3 keys

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(2) If desired, select the internal effects. Gr 3) Press the [RECORD] key. The [RECORD] LED flashes and the ST-224 goes into the sampling standby condition ED Select the desired sampling grade and the mono/stereo setting. ED Press the [RE-SAMPLE] key. The [RE-SAMPLE] LED lights up and the ST-224 is in the resampling SRESMPLE standby condition TR To terminate resampling automatically, perform the following steps, depending on the desired mode. + To terminate resampling after a preset interval Hold down the [PLAY/STOP] key, and use the [-] [+] keys to set the auto sampling time (> p. 24).

uogoun4 Buduesoy ep BuIsn Z00M SampleTrak ST-22A + To terminate resampling when one-shot playback of pad is completed Press the [PAD FUNCTION] key so that the [PAD FUNCTION] LED lights up. + To terminate resampling when playback of song is completed Press the [SONG FUNCTION] key so that the [SONG FUNCTION] LED lights up. D Press the [RECORD] key again. The indication "rEAdy" appears on the display. + RECORD BPMVALUE rEhdY To resample a song, press the [SONG PLAY/STOP] key. To resample pad play, hit one of pads 1-8. Resampling starts as soon as the [SONG PLAY/STOP]key or one of SONG , pads1-8

pads 1 - 8 is pressed. O) (co Ce) Resampling can be carried out while combining song playback and £D pad play, and while varying effect parameters in real time ED To manually terminate resampling, press the [PLAY/STOP] key. PLAY/STOP

GrP11) Press the [PAD ASSIGN] key twice. PAD ASSIGN Use the [BANK 1]- [BANK 3] keys and the pads 1 - 8 to select the pad to which you want to assign the sample. BANKI-3keys e Pads1-8 Ce) PAD ASSIGN Gr? 13) Press the [PAD ASSIGN] key again. The new sample is assigned to the selected pad. (Detail of Assigning a Sample to a Pad + p.27)

© Storing and Reading Data @® This section explains how to save the entire main memory contents or the waveform data for a pad to the backup memory and how to load this data back into the main memory. This section explains how to save bulk data (main memory contents) to the backup memory and how to load bulk data from backup memory into the main memory.

Gr 1] To save bulk data, press the [SAVE] key. memory). D Press the [SAVE] key again. Bulk data (all waveform data, pad parameter settings, song data for internal sequencer) are saved to the backup memory. The ST-224 then returns to the regular play mode. When wishing to cancel the store process, press the [EXIT] key instead of the [SAVE] key. Use the [IINTERNAL/DATA CARD] key to set the save target to "Int" (internal backup — BACKUP —

+ The backup memory can hold only one set of bulk data. A CAUTION por The previous set will be overwritten: Never tum power to the unit off while + During storing, all currently playing pads are stopped data are being saved. Otherwise the (including the [SOURCE] pad) data may be destroyed. unit is in play mode. ED Press the [LOAD] key again. Bulk data are copied from the backup memory into the main memory. The ST-224 then returns to the regular play mode. When wishing to cancel the load process, press the [EXIT] key instead of the [LOAD] key. When the unit is turned on, the last bulk data saved in backup memory are copied back to the main memory. — BACKUP — Lo SE NrEMUOROD D Use the [INTERNAL/DATA CARD] key to set the load target to "Int" (internal). — BACKUP — Lou SA MEALOM CD

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æeq Buipesy pue Z00M Sampleïrak ST-224A Formatting a Data Card Before a data card can be used for saving and loading data, it must be formatted (initialized) as follows. mp Use only data cards formatted in the ST-224. Eor2 m Joe Fo Se SE D (= 60€ a | ÉSSOO es LS = pre

TE? 1 ] Insert a data card into the [DATA CARD] slot on the rear panel of the unit. + Insert the data card in such a way that the comer cutout ST-224 Rea Panel is on the far left side and the connector area faces SE towards the rear. +_Ifthe card is not oriented properly, it will not go fully into Q © nl the slot. Forcefully pushing the card in may damage it. umo TE

oc M CD Hold down the [SPECIAL] key and press the [INTERNAL/DATA CARD] key. The indication "ForMAt" appears on the display. SPECIAL , ——BACKUP— Do SE euonom For AE RUOORX Ifthe indication "noCArd" appears, the data card is not recognized. Check whether the card has been inserted property. D Press the [INTERNAL/DATA CARD] key. The display indication flashes and formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the indication "FiniSH" appears on the display. BPM/VALUE. Fi mi 5H card will be lost. Take care not to accidentally erase a card + Ifthe indication "Cd Err” appears during formatting, there is a problem with the data card. Repeat the process from step 1. If the same error occurs again, use a different card. m} + When formatting is carried out, any data already stored on the ED When formatting is completed, press the [EXIT] key. The ST-224 reverts to the play mode. Lex]

por) Cards formatted in other devices may not be usable in the ST-224.

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 Storing Bulk Data (Data Card) This section explains how to save bulk data (main memory contents) on a data card SMO04 (option) and how to load bulk data back from data card into the main memory. SAMPLING sn [T 2 RECORD. PLAMISTOP EOTz me ©! — RER EEE [e—) en ©) = D © S CD Press the [SAVE] key while the ST- 224 is in play mode. a file number from 1 to 99). A data card can hold up to 99 sets of bulk data, within the limits of actually available capacity. +_Ifthe indication "noCArd" appears, the data card is not recognized. Check whether the card has been inserted properly. +_Ifthe indication "Cd Er” appears, there is a problem with the data card. Format the card again +_Ifthe source of the last loaded bulk data was a data card, the original fille number will appear. Otherwise a new file number will be shown

Use the [-] [+] keys to select the save target file number (1 - 99). When the number of an already stored file is selected, the display flashes.

Press the [SAVE] key again. Bulk data (all waveform data, pad parameter settings, song data for internal sequencer) are saved to the data card. The ST-224 then returns to the regular play mode.

96 E Use the [IINTERNAL/DATA CARD] key to set the save target to "CArdXX" (data card; XX is — BACKUP —

"Cd Err" appears, the data card is defective. Formatthe | remove a + lfthe indication "Cd FULL" appears after step 3, the data card does not have enough free capacity. Erase AN cAUTION bulk data that are no longer needed. If the indication Never turn power to the unit off or card again saved. Otherwise the data may be + When the number of a file where data are already destroyed. card while data are being stored is selected, the display flashes During storing, all currentiy playing pads are stopped (including the [SOURCE] pad)

CD To remove bulk data that are no longer needed, use the [-] [+] keys to choose the file number (1 - 99) when “CArdXX" is displayed in step 2. ED Press the [DELETE] key. The [DELETE] LED flashes CD Press the [DELETE] key again. The bulk data selected in step 3 are deleted. When wishing to cancel the delete process, press the [EXIT] key to return to play mode.

(re 1 ] Press the [LOAD] key while the unit is in play mode. — BACKUP —

CD Use the [IINTERNAL/DATA CARD] key to select "CArdXX" as load source. (XX is a file number from 1 to 99.) If the indication "noCArd" appears, the data card is not recognized. G BACKUP Check whether the card has been inserted properly. e) e! CU D Use the [-][+] keys to select the number of the bulk data source file (1 - 99).

EII#Ikeys ED Press the [LOAD] key again. — BACKUP — Bulk data (all waveform data, pad parameter settings, song data for Lo SHE NTEMLDMORD internal sequencer) are copied from the data card into the main memory. The ST-224 then returns to the regular play mode.

mea Bupeoy pue Buuos | Z00M Sampleïrak ST-224A oading Individual Pad Data/Waveform Data (Data Card/Backup Memo The ST-224 can individually extract pad data (waveform data and parameter setting information for a specific pad) from bulk data stored on a data card. Itis also possible to load regular waveform files (WAV or AIFF files) stored on a data card. This lets you use WAV files or AIFF files created on a computer as samples in the ST-224.

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KT 1 ] Hold down the [SPECIAL] key and press the [LOAD] key. + Ifthe indication "noCArd" appears, the data card is not SPECIAL , ——BACKUP— por) recognized. Check whether the card has been inserted properly. EL +_Ifthe indication "Cd Er" appears, there is a problem with the © data card. Format the card again Gr 2) Use the [INTERNAL/DATA CARD] key to select the type of file to be used as a source. With each push of the [INTERNAL/DATA CARD] key, the selection Do om cycles through the following three settings. @) (@) °int ST-224 bulk data stored internally in the backup memory. Pad data comprised in the bulk data can be loaded into main memory and assigned as samples to pads. CardXX (XX = 1 - 99) ST-224 bulk data stored on a data card. Pad data comprised in the bulk data can be loaded into main memory and assigned as samples to pads. FileXX (XX = 1 - 99) Stereo or mono WAV files stored on a data card. Waveform data comprised in files can be loaded into main memory and assigned as samples to pads AIFFXX (XX = 1 - 99) Stereo or mono AIFF files stored on à data card. Waveform data comprised in files can be loaded into main memory and assigned as samples to pads the ST-224, the files should be named "??.WAV" or "?7.AIF" (?? stands for a number from 01 - 99). Files with other names are disregarded. por + When storing WAV files or AIFF files on a data card for use with

Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 computer capable of reading and writing MS- DOS format data cards is required. H"--" is shown in place of XX, the data card does not contain any ofthe files described above. + When wishing to recall a preset sound, store the contents of the main memory and backup memory to a data card as required, and then reset the ST-224 to the factory default condition (2 p. 69). By storing the present sounds on a data card, recalling of specific waveform data becomes possible. This is a handy feature. + To store WAV files or AIFF files on a data card for the ST-224, a LD Use the [-][+] keys to select the file number (1 - 99). + If"int" or "CArdXX" was selected in step 2 — Proceed to step 4. EH ma ù + If"FILEXX" or "AIFFXX" was selected in step 2 Proceed to step 5. If "int" or "CArdXX" was selected in step 2, press the [LOAD] key and use the [BANK 1]- CD [BANK 3] keys and pads 1 - 8 to select the load source bank number and pad number. If "CArdXX" was selected in step 2, the bank number and pad Go BACKUP CD SA nrnyo om number for the desired data within the bulk data must be specified O before proceeding to step 5. When the [LOAD] key is pressed, the Ç \ bank number (1 - 3) and pad number (1 - 8) for the source appear on the display. Specify the desired numbers here. BANK1-3keys ePads1-8 BPM/VALUE . Cn) > SEL 11 G Co) Bank number Pad number 65 ) Press the [LOAD] key and use the [BANK 1]- [BANK 3] keys and pads 1 - 8 to select the load target bank number and pad number. When the [LOAD] key is pressed, the bank number (1 - 3) and pad — BACKUP — number (1 - 8) for the target appear on the display. Specify the AN CS desired numbers here. BPM/VALUE (E 0 mn BANK 1- 3 keys . Pads1-8 mt LES LE Bank number! "CA K N Pad number ED To execute the loading process, press the [LOAD] key again. If "int" or "CArdXX" was selected in step 2, the waveform data and GT BACKUP

pad parameters are loaded into the specified pad. If "FILEXX" or e) [æ) "AIFFXX" was selected, waveform data only are loaded into the (e \ specified pad. tuning parameters are automatically converted For details, see the section "ST-224 File Import Details" on page

D When reading in a WAV file or AIFF file, the sampling frequency and

ejduexz uoneyddy IGN | © MIDI Application Example @ This section describes an example for using the MIDI capability of the ST-224. Samples assigned to the pads of the ST-224 can be played from external MIDI equipment, or songs stored in the ST- 224 can be synchronized by a MIDI sequencer or rhythm machine. MIDI Connections To use the MIDI capability, connect the MIDI OUT jack of the extemal equipment to the [MIDI IN] jack on the ST- 224, using a MIDI cable. [ à MIDI OUT jack of the external equipment MIDI cable [MIDI IN] jack Samples assigned to pads in the ST-224 (and an input source controlled by the [SOURCE] pad) can be played by an external MIDI sequencer or MIDI controller.

[eæ) EIl#Ikeys Use the [-] [+] keys to set the display indication to "Int".

Gr3] Press the [SONG FUNCTIONI] key again. Z00M SampleTrak ST-224 Note data received via the [MIDI IN] jack can now be used to play the FUNCTION samples assigned to the various pads of the ST-224. The correlation rmofC D between note numbers/names and pads is shown below SONG e Note numbers / names and pads BANK 1 SOURCE PAD |PAD1 | PAD2 | PAD3 |PAD4 | PAD5 | PAD6 | PAD7 | PAD8 UT 3581 | 36C2) | 37072) | 3802) | 390) | 4062) | 4162) | 42F#2) | 4362) | BANK2 PAD 1 | PAD2 | PAD3 |PAD4 | PAD5 | PAD6 | PAD7 | PAD8 GA) | HAT | 464%) | 762 | 4803) | 404) | 5003) | 510%) | BANK 3 PAD 1 | PAD2 | PAD3 | PAD4 | PAD5 | PAD6 | PAD7 | PAD8 CHE) | 5363) | 54F#3) | 55063) | 566%) | 5743) | 584%) | 50853) | por) The velocity information of note data is not used &D Press and hold one of the [BANK 1]- [BANK 3] keys. ED To setthe MIDI channel, press the [SONG FUNCTION] key and then pad 8 (MIDI). FUNCTION While one of the [BANK 1]- [BANK 3] keys is held down, the current BANK 1- 3 keys MIDI channel is shown on the display. . (C) In the default condition of the ST-224, the MIDI channel 1 is selected. C CD Use the [-] [+] keys to select the MIDI receive channel. 1-16: MIDI messages are received in the specified MIDI channel ss + oFF: No MIDI channel messages are received. (==) FHIkeys (TE 7 Press the [SONG FUNCTION] key again. The MIDI channel setting is accepted. FUNCTION #00(C D When the MIDI channel 10 is selected, the correlation between ce note numbers and pads changes as follows, to accommodate the GM drum kit. Note numbers / names and pads (MIDI channel 10) BANK 1 SOURCE PAD |PAD1 | PAD2 | PAD3 |PAD4 | PADS5 | PAD6 | PAD7 | PAD8. 95(B6) 96(C7) | 9710 #7) | 98(D7) | J9(D#7) | 1007) | 101(F7) | 102F#7)| 103167) BANK 2 PAD 1 | PAD2 | PAD3 | PAD4 | PAD5 | PAD6 | PAD7 | PAD8 104(G#7)| 10507) | 106 #7) | 1076 7) | 108(C8) | 109C #8) | 11008) | 11108) BANK 3

Set the external equipment up so that it sends the MIDI clock, song position pointer, and start/stop/continue messages. Select the song at the ST-224 that you want to synchronize. Press the [SONG FUNCTION] key and then pad 8 (MIDI).

Use the [-][+] keys to call up the indication "Midi" on the display. £ While this setting is selected, song recording is not possible. Press the [SONG FUNCTION] key again. The ST-224 now is set up to receive the MIDI clock, song position pointer, and start/stop/continue messages via the [MIDI IN] jack. Give the start command from the external equipment. The ST-224 also begins playback. FUNCTION

@ Other Functions @ Resetting the S 24 to the Factory Default (Ini You can reset the unit to the factory default condition as follows. ing) » BPM Ce) (C) = x 3

ŒD Turn off the ST-224. (TE 2) While holding down the [SAVE] key, turn the unit back on again. The indication "init" appears on the display. To cancel the initialization, press the [EXIT] key. T3) Press the [SAVE] key again. The ST-224 is reset to the factory default condition, and the preprogrammed sound sources (samples) are loaded into the main memory

Proceed with care. When initialization is performed, all bulk data stored in the backup memory will be erased. POWER g Backup Memory Data (Quick Start) Normally, the ST-224 loads data from backup memory into the main memory every time the unit is tumed on. This causes a certain delay until the unit can be used for playing or sampling. When wishing to skip this step and get the unit ready for use quickly, perform the following steps.

2 RECORD PLAISTOP SuoRaun 3 10 FE à se esse (FO) == — Es = man || CS 00 © D Hold down the [EXIT] key and tum the ST-224 on. The ST-224 becomes ready for use immediately, because the loading process from backup memory is skipped. The main memory will be empty.

© Troubleshooting @ If there seems to be a problem with the unit, check the following points first. Symptom Check Remedy Is correct AC adapter connected | Refer to section "Getting Connected" (- p. 8) and establish properly? correct connections. Use only the supplied AC adapter. Are [OUTPUT L/MONO] jack and [OUTPUT R]jack Refer to section "Getting Connected" (+ p. 8) and establish connected correctiy to the correct connections. playback equipment? Try changing to another shielded cable. used? Is the playback equipment set No sound, or up correctly? Is the volume very low volume. control set to an appropriate level? Is the [OUTPUT] knob of the ST-224 set up correctiy? Was a pad hit to which no sample is assigned? Was playback of a song without data attempted? Establish appropriate settings. Establish an appropriate setting. Select an appropriate pad or song. Is the LEVEL pad parameter set to a low value? Set the LEVEL pad parameter to an appropriate value. Is output level of ST-224 set too Adjust [OUTPUT] knob on ST-224 to a suitable position. Playback sound | 5h? is distorted or -— - breaks up. Is level of sound source used | Adjust [INPUT] knob on ST-224 to a suitable position, and for sampling too high? repeat the sampling process. Is level of sound source used | Adjust [INPUT] knob on ST-224 to a suitable position, and for sampling too low? repeat the sampling process. Sampling not __ possible. Set [RE-SA MPLE] key to OFF. Is memory used up? Delete samples and songs that are no longer needed. Sound of Use [PAD FUNCTION] key and [SOURCE] pad to change [SOURCE] input | Is SOURCE MIX pad parameter | setting of SOURCE MIX parameter from "on" (input source cannot be turned off. set to "on"? is constantly supplied to output) to "OFF" (input source is only supplied to output when [SOURCE] pad is pressed). Effects do not work. Is effect processing enabled for the pad? Are you trying to apply the TIME STRETCH or SCRATCH effect to the [SOURCE] pad? Use the [EFFECT PAD ENABLE] key and the pad to send the sound of the desired pad to the effects section. The TIME STRETCH and SCRATCH effect does not work for the [SOURCE] pad. Song cannot be recorded. Is mode other than pad play mode or song mode selected? Is MIDI receive set to ON? Press the [EX IT] key to terminate other modes. Use the [SONG FUNCTION] key and pad 8 to set the MIDI parameter from "Midi" (receive MIDI messages) to "Int" (do not receive MIDI messages). Sound is heard when hitting pads, but MIDI play does not work. Is the MIDI receive channel properly set? Match the ST-224 MIDI receive channel (+ p. 67) to the send channel of the MIDI device.

@ ST-224 Specifications @ Signal processing DSP Sampling frequency Total recording time (mono) Maximum recording time per sample Maximum number of simultaneous samples Tempo Songs Number of recorded notes Resolution Number of built-in effects Pads Controls Control input Display Inputs Outputs Internal memory Expansion memory (data card) Power requirements Dimensions Weight Supplied accessories Optional accessories

approx. 5000 24 clock/quarter note 22 (11 x 2 banks) 8 pads x 3 banks + SOURCE pad EDIT 1 wheel (effects + edit) EDIT 2 knob (effects) EFFECT TY PE SELECT knob INPUT knob OUTPUT knob MIDI IN 6-column 7-segment LED LINE/MIC (L/MONO, R) Standard phone jack (mono) x 2 LINE/MIC selector x 1 Impedance: 20 kilohms Rated input level LINE: -10 dBm MIC: -56 dBm LINE (L/MONO, R) Standard phone jack (mono) x 2 Impedance: max. 1 kilohm Maximum output level: +6 d8m Headphones Standard phone jack (stereo) x 1 Output power: 50 mW (into 32 ohms) For backup (1 data set; read/write) For backup (max 99 data sets; read/write) WAV files (read only) AIFF files (read only) 9V DC, 300 mA (from supplied dedicated AC adapter A D-0006A) 290 (W) x 192 (D) x 60 (H) 11kg Instruction manual Sound list Warranty card AC adapter (AD-006A) Sample CD Data cards (SM04)

• Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

PCM file type used by Microsoft Windows Imported from .WAV files The following types of RIFF format files can be imported: Sampling frequency:any frequency from 8 kHz - 48 kHz Quantization 16 bit or 8 bit linear Stereo or mono Maximum 1900 kilobytes (maximum WAV data capacity / stereo) WAV file name conventions Files must be named "??.WAV" (?? stands for a number from 01 - 99). Files are listed by number.

The ST-224 can import AIFF standard PCM files as used on the A pple Macintosh. PCM parameters are the same as for WAV files, but loop point information in the files is not imported. AIFF file name conventions Files must be named "??.AIF" (?? stands for a number from 01 - 99). Files are listed by number. PCM files to be imported must be stored in the root directory of the data card. Files not stored in the root directory cannot be imported.

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